FAQ – Dental Surgery

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FAQ

Does tooth extraction hurt?

Tooth extraction, like any other dental surgery procedure (and more) performed at the Dr Łyszczarz Clinic Dentistry Center, is preceded by anesthesia, ensuring painlessness. Depending on the patient’s indications and preferences, local anesthesia (including computer-assisted THE WAND) or general anesthesia (sedoanalgesia) may be administered by an experienced anesthesiology team.

What are wisdom teeth (wisdom teeth) and how are they removed?

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth (eighths) in the dental arch of both the upper and lower jaw. They typically appear between the ages of 18 and 22 (sometimes much later). Over the course of evolution, the human jaw has undergone significant reduction, due to changes in diet and eating habits. Consequently, there is often insufficient space for the last teeth – the wisdom teeth (wisdom teeth). This can lead to impacted wisdom teeth or complications with their eruption and related ailments. Therefore, it is recommended to evaluate wisdom teeth between the ages of 16 and 20 to determine whether they require removal.

Wisdom tooth extraction is a routine procedure performed at the Dr. Łyszczarz Clinic Dental Center by experienced surgeon Dr. Robert Łyszczarz. The procedure is always preceded by appropriate X-ray diagnostics (panoramic X-ray or, if necessary, three-dimensional computed tomography) to assess the position of the tooth, its roots, and adjacent anatomical structures. Before the procedure, the surgeon administers local anesthesia (or, if necessary, the anesthesiologist additionally administers general anesthesia – sedation). Selecting the appropriate method and instruments, the doctor gently performs the procedure. After the procedure, the patient receives post-operative instructions, which, if followed, positively impact the healing process.

Does every surgical procedure require stitches?

This is not necessary in every case (most simple extractions do not require gum suturing). If stitches are used, they are recommended to be removed 7-14 days after the procedure.

What should you do after tooth extraction surgery (what are the post-extraction recommendations)?

After tooth extraction (removal):

  • Bite on the tampon for 30 minutes, then spit it out. Minor bleeding may persist for up to several hours after the procedure and is not cause for concern. If bleeding is heavy or persists, contact your dentist.
  • Do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours after the procedure.
  • For 24 hours after the procedure:
    • Do not consume any hot foods or beverages,
    • Do not smoke,
    • Do not drink alcohol,
    • Do not rinse your mouth,
    • Avoid intense physical activity.
  • For several days after the procedure, it is recommended to eat soft foods that do not require intense chewing. As the wound heals, you can gradually return to your usual dietary habits, sparing the extraction area for a few days.
  • After tooth extraction, swelling may occur, increasing for up to three days after the procedure. To minimize swelling and reduce pain, cold compresses are recommended. Ice or frozen food can be used for this purpose. Gel compresses available at the pharmacy are best; if placed in the freezer in advance, they remain cold but retain their elasticity. Regardless of the type of cold compress, it is very important not to apply it directly to the skin. Use a towel or clothing item. Take breaks at least every few minutes to avoid frostbite in the area.
  • If necessary, take a painkiller. This can be a commonly available over-the-counter painkiller or a prescription medication if your dentist has prescribed one.
  • A painful complication after tooth extraction is the loss of the blood clot and inflammation of the tooth socket (so-called dry socket). To avoid this, special attention should be paid to maintaining the clot in the healing socket. To do this:
    • Do not brush your teeth for 12 hours after the procedure. Avoid the post-operative area for the next few days. For up to two weeks after the procedure, brush the area very gently.
    • Do not rinse your mouth for 24 hours, and do so gently in the following days.
    • The negative pressure created in the mouth can lead to the loss of the blood clot. Therefore, do not suck saliva from the socket and do not drink thick drinks through a straw. Furthermore, be careful when sneezing.
    • Do not touch the post-operative area. The presence of a coating around the extraction wound is normal and should not be a cause for concern.
  • If the wound was stitched after tooth extraction, you should return for stitch removal after 7-10 days.

The following should prompt you to contact your dentist:

  • The appearance of a high fever after the procedure.
  • Persistent heavy bleeding.
  • Severe pain that is not relieved by painkillers and that does not subside over the hours and days following the procedure.
  • Exacerbation of previously gradually relieving pain.
  • Increasing swelling after three days of the procedure. The mere presence of swelling after this time should not be a cause for concern; however, it should gradually subside after three days of the procedure.